Edmonton Khalsa School

Edmonton Khalsa School was opened on September 1, 2001, with an enrolment of 13 students. It is steadily growing and has a current student enrollment of 341 students from preschool to grade 6. EKS recognizes the importance of shared responsibility and believes that excellence can be best achieved when the schoolworks as a team in partnership with staff, students, parents, and the community. EKS strives for excellence in working towards attaining academic, social, and behavioral growth for all students and staff. At EKS, our staff work hard towards helping young children attain the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes to be lifelong learners and responsible citizens. At EKS, staff strive to create a positive learning environment for all students by providing the necessary support, differentiated instruction and interventions to meet the needs of all students.

EKS offers a regular English program in early childhood services to grade six within the framework of Sikh moral character, discipline, and values. It continues to provide a specific focus on the improvement of literacy and numeracy skills for all students. The school also offers Punjabi as a second language for all grades. Through its dedicated team of Alberta-certified teachers, EKS ensures a supportive learning environment, preparing students for future success with a strong foundation in the Sikh religion, language, and values to become responsible citizens within the global community.

EKS recognizes the importance of equality amongst all staff and students where every individual matters, feels important and valued. Therefore, an important focus on empowering student creativity, critical thinking skills and development of confidence is highly encouraged in all our classrooms. At EKS, staff and students work together in a respectful, responsible, safe, and caring learning environment. EKS provides staff and students an opportunity to work together to create meaningful and long-lasting relationships based on trust where student accomplishments are emphasized and celebrated. Finally, at EKS we welcome all students, staff, and parents as important partners of our learning community.